Michael van Gerwen believes he is the man to beat at next month's Cazoo World Darts Championship, after claiming his seventh Players Championship Finals title in Minehead on Sunday.

Michael van Gerwen landed a nine-dart finish on his way to a stunning seventh Cazoo Players Championship Finals title as he defeated Rob Cross 11-6 in an incredible final.

Michael van Gerwen and Danny Noppert will collide in an all-Dutch quarter-final at the Cazoo Players Championship Finals, while Dirk van Duijvenbode produced an astonishing display to secure his spot in the last eight.

The 2022 Cazoo Players Championship Finals began with round one on a bumper opening day in Minehead on Friday - as four of the top eight seeds were knocked out.

The 2022 Cazoo Players Championship Finals begins in Minehead on Friday, as Michael van Gerwen kicks off his bid for a record-extending seventh title on a bumper opening day.

Darts fans in Bristol will have the chance to test their talents against one of the world's leading players at a special event at a city builders merchant next week.

Peter Wright has withdrawn from the 2022 Cazoo Players Championship Finals, and will be replaced by Gian van Veen.

Peter Wright will begin his defence of the Cazoo Players Championship Finals title against Ross Smith, with the field and draw for this month's event in Minehead now confirmed.

The race to qualify for the Cazoo Players Championship Finals continues with Players Championship events 25-28.